The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson

Hosted by popular national radio host, podcaster and political commentator Ben Ferguson, The 47 Morning Update spotlights the latest news and political headlines, with a special focus on the President's administration, policies, and agenda. Join Ben for unfiltered insights, exclusive interviews, and honest commentary you won’t get from the mainstream media. Ben takes you behind the scenes, covering the issues shaping America today - straight from the President’s Oval Office. Don’t miss a single episode. New updates drop daily, Monday through Saturday. Subscribe now on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you listen to podcasts—be informed, stay ahead, and join Ben on The 47 Morning Update!

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October 9, 2025 15 mins

Israel Hamas Peace Deal

  • Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire and peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump.

  • The agreement was reportedly signed in Egypt, with multipl...

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  • Blame on Democrats:

    • The term “Schumer Shutdown” is updated to “Schumer–Hakeem Jeffries Shutdown.”

    • Jeff...

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1. FBI Spied on Republicans:

  • The FBI performed a “toll analysis” (a term for examining phone call records and metadata) on eight Republican senators and one congressman.

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  • Media Bias Allegation:

    • The mainstream media serves as “state-sponsored media for the Democratic Party.”

    • A montage contra...

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1. The “Schumer Shutdown”

  • We begin with the ongoing government shutdown as the fault of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Party.

  • They clai...

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  • Cause of Shutdown:

    • Shutdown occurred after Congress failed to pass funding past September 30.

    • Cruz argues Democrats deliberately blocke...

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  • Accusations of Democratic Extremism

    • Ben and Sen Cruz call out Democrats for using inflammatory language (e.g., calling Republicans “fascists,” ICE “Gestapo,” or U.S. politics a “s...

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  • Federal Funds for Illegal Immigrants

    • The piece argues that contrary to public statements, federal tax dollars do go to undocumented immigrants through:

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  • Government Shutdown Narrative

    • Democrats blamed for deliberately causing the shutdown for political reasons.

    • Framed as Chuck Schumer&rsqu...

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October 2, 2025 11 mins
  • Main Themes

    • Blame Assignment: the government shutdown is caused by Democrats, specifically Chuck Schumer, to avoid pressure from progressive figures like AOC.

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    • Cause of Shutdown:

      • Shutdown occurred after Congress failed to pass funding past September 30.

      • Cr...

  • Cause of Shutdown:

    • Shutdown occurred after Congress failed to pass funding past September 30.

    • Cruz argues Democrats deliberately blocked...

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September 30, 2025 22 mins
  • Impending Shutdown: The country is only “hours away” from a government shutdown,

  • Partisan Blame: The responsibility for the shutdown is

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  • James Comey Indictment

    • Asserts that the former FBI director has been indicted on two counts.

    • References past reporting (e.g., Cather...

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  • Michigan Church Attack

    • The discussion opens with news of a violent attack at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan, where a man drove a truck into the building, opened fire, killed four peo...

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1. Secret Service Bust of a Swatting Network

  • The Secret Service announced it uncovered a massive telecommunications network in the New York tri-state area.

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  • Faith and Legacy of Charlie Kirk

    • The conversation opens with reflections on the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s death (presented here as a political assassination).

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  • James Comey Indictment

    • The episode centers on the claim that former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on two counts of lying under oath to Congress.

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  • James Comey Indictment

    • The episode centers on the claim that former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on two counts of lying under oath to Congress.

   Dallas ICE Facility Shooting

  • A gunman attacked an ICE detention center in Dallas, leaving one detainee dead and two critically injured.

  • Authorities found bullet casings with anti-ICE messages, sugg...

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